A Coffee Shop By The Highway

Northern California towns are charming to a fault every season. The State roads that take you there offer amazing views along the way, and most importantly, they are safe and well-maintained. During winter, however, it is best to carry on tire chains. There was a coffee shop almost in the middle of nowhere, on the … More A Coffee Shop By The Highway

Libros sobre el divorcio

Esta temporada es preciosa. Las familias, los amigos y los enamorados se reúnen y festejan; se siente un aire de alegría, y se comparte. Sin embargo, la gente que se ha divorciado y no puede curar sus heridas, no la pasa tan bien; por el contrario, sufre un poco más de lo acostumbrado durante estas … More Libros sobre el divorcio

Reflecting On The Most Revered Woman

Mexicans and Latinos in the United States and worldwide have a special belief in the miraculous Virgen de Guadalupe. Every December 12, her sanctuary in Mexico city gets visited by millions to celebrate the day that, according to Catholic literature and belief, our Lady of Guadalupe descended from the heavens and appeared to Juan Diego, … More Reflecting On The Most Revered Woman

Guillermo del Toro en San Francisco

Platiqué brevemente con el director de cine Guillermo del Toro sobre Pinocchio, la cinta producida por Netflix que estará en salas selectas en Noviembre para luego tenerla en Netflix a partir del 9 de Diciembre. Del Toro vino a esta ciudad a recibir un premio de parte del Festival de Cine de San Francisco, SFFilm. … More Guillermo del Toro en San Francisco

Day of the Dead Events Continue Through November 18th at Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts

(San Francisco) – The activities around the Day of the Dead have been non-stop at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA) since late October. In addition to an abundance of events around November 2nd, the actual Day of the Dead, hundreds of students have visited the altars and art installations daily, while the … More Day of the Dead Events Continue Through November 18th at Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts

Neal Benezra To Leave His Role At The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

After nearly 20 years leading the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), Neal Benezra, the Helen and Charles Schwab Director, today announced that he will begin the transition from this role and assist the museum with its succession plan and international search for a new director. Benezra will continue to lead the day-to-day operations … More Neal Benezra To Leave His Role At The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

The Most Profound Poem About Giving

Khalil Gibran was a writer, artist, and philosopher born in Lebanon in 1883. He studied and lived in the United States where several of his books were published. “The Prophet” was one of them; it became a bestseller translated into 100 languages. “On Giving,” perhaps one of the most profound poems on the subject of … More The Most Profound Poem About Giving

Why it is extremely important to go to SFMOMA or any art museum these days.

By Lupita Franco Peimbert Uncertainty, the pandemic, the Holidays…I am not crazy when I assert that millions of people have worries about the current state of the world, in every town and city. I am talking about regular people who can handle many things in life. I am one of those and if you are … More Why it is extremely important to go to SFMOMA or any art museum these days.

Estas cascadas son ¡espectaculares!

Este maravilloso lugar se encuentra en el Norte de California, y solo los intrépidos pueden encontrarlo. Acompáñame a Mossbrae Falls o Las Cascadas de Musgo, cerca de Dunsmuir en Siskiyou County, CA. Soy Lupita Peimbert y me gusta contar mis experiencias. Aquí te comparto esta aventura de senderismo o “hiking.” Sin embargo, hay que tener … More Estas cascadas son ¡espectaculares!

#StayingAtHome —These 5 Films Will Melt Your Heart and Make You Smile.

By Lupita Franco Peimbert. Most of us are looking for things to do while staying at home because of #COVID-19, and in the process, we are realizing we could spend the rest of our lives catching up with the memories and experiences we’ve had. Unforgettable films are a big part of the treasure trunk we … More #StayingAtHome —These 5 Films Will Melt Your Heart and Make You Smile.

The Black Bear Diner in Mt. Shasta Won’t Disappoint You

By Lupita Franco Peimbert (Mount Shasta, CA) – Every time I go to Mt. Shasta, I make it a point to stop and eat at the Black Bear Diner. They ofter not only savory comfort food, but a friendly place to sit and relax. See, this restaurant ads to your adventure in bear country. Outdoor … More The Black Bear Diner in Mt. Shasta Won’t Disappoint You

Netflix Presents: Lorena, The Runner from Chihuahua, Mexico. This is my mini-review.

I saw the documentary about Lorena Ramirez, the Rararumi ultra-marathon’ runner who lives up in the sierras of Chihuahua, Mexico. “The Light-Footed Woman,” is a 28 minute film on Netflix. Lorena’s participation in running competitions around the world has made her popular not only because the young woman runs fast and wins, but because she … More Netflix Presents: Lorena, The Runner from Chihuahua, Mexico. This is my mini-review.

Why You Must Stop At This California Town If You Are Heading North.

With a population of approximately 1,600 in 2017, this tiny town by the highway and up by the mountains was designated most beautiful USA Small Town not long ago. I can’t remember what year exactly but it doesn’t matter. Dunsmuir, Siskiyou County, California, is beautiful, historic, charming and a heaven for those who appreciate wandering … More Why You Must Stop At This California Town If You Are Heading North.

ROMA Te Habla También de las Mujeres Solas

Mujer Soltera Podcast #13 Curiosamente, la película Roma te habla también de las mujeres solas. Hazle clic aquí: ROMA y las mujeres además de Yalitzia Aparicio. Este episodio es parte del Podcast en Español “Mujer Soltera”, by Lupita Franco Peimbert.